Truck traffic harms roads and drivers warn of dangers
A veteran reader argues trucks have grown longer heavier and faster causing road damage and more accidents. He cites two lane passing, road bottlenecks, high speeds, and poor driver behavior as escalating hazards. Long term fixes include toll roads, truck highways, and stricter enforcement, plus a mental shift in trucking culture. A judicial election for Illinois Supreme Court is noted with Julius Miner and Walter Schaefer as contenders.